the defense, big. check patrick willis for a sack on clemens. one of four 49er sacks. 49ers wore down the rams to improve 8-4. >> tough opponent and you know, all of the -- all of the pressure of the high stakes of this time of the year. i thought our guys answered the bell on that. >> male viewers, shield your eyes. not a good place to be hit there. >> no. >> a lot of chippiness out there. not anything on our part but on their part. and, you know, maybe that was their game plan but it did not work. >> why are we showing nick bowls? he beat the card nals. 1 of two scores. eagles hold on to beat the cardinals 24-21. so, the 49ers now have the one- game lead before the final wild car spot. a bunch with the panthers now. sanfrancisco will host the division-leading seahawks next sunday at the stake. afc business, the raiders had the day off. they got to sit back and watch two division rivals get after each other. the chiefs at broncos, manning, the broncos h to play catch up. alex smith, looking for anthony. it is 21-17. but, then, it would be go ti